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I know a lady who had to go on a diabetic diet for health reasons. I was wondering if there was anywhere that I could find a meal plan for a 1800 calorie or 1600 calorie diet, that lists foods for each meal and snacks etc etc. I know for a dieabetic diet just cut out sugar, but the meal plans actually break it down.

I know what you’re saying, but it is a little complicated because meal plans ideally are created by a nutritionist/diabetes educator specifically for you. It also takes a little education; it’s not simply “eat a sandwich for lunch.” I’ll list what my meal plan looks like. I’m on 2000 calories, and I’m pregnant, but basically by eating more veggies and reducing some of the carbs you would have the right calories and it’s more appropriate for non-pregnant eating:

Breakfast:
1-2 Starch
1 protein
1 fat

Snack:
1 starch
1 protein

Lunch:
2 starch
1 fruit
1 veggie
3 protein
1 fat

Snack:
1 fruit
1 protein
1 milk

Dinner:
3 starch
2 veggie
3-5 protein
2 fat

Snack:
1 milk
1 fruit or starch
1 protein or fat

The trick is to know what that translates to. Starches are whole-wheat, low glycemic carb servings that equal 15 grams of carbohydrates. Fruits are also 15g of carbohydrates. Protein servings would be 7g of protein, and milk would be 15g of carbohydrates

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Actually you would be better to buy the South Beach Diet Plan book. Its low carb, which is what a lot of diabetics use to keep their blood sugar stable. You don’t have to go as low at the starter section of the diet, but reducing carbs will definately help get blood sugar down and may also help with weight control.

If you really want to go that route, you can follow the guidelines at the Mayo Clinic, which you will find here…
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabete…

As a diabetic, I found it a lot simpler to follow South Beach, rather than bothering with all these tables and lists.

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Okay this is a repost! Thankyou to all of you guys who are trying to help me. And I would exercise but im faced with a huge problem! Im grounded for the summer!!! They wont let me go outside at all. The only way i can go outside is if i wait for them to go to sleep and then sneek out! This is just making things difficult for me!

Ash………..ole Chop is going to be a little rough here…….but drink two full pictures of ice water a day……and no sugar….eat all your other meals just like you have been. No sugar…………”ice water”……..you have to fool the body’s thermostat in order to burn the fats……….The body thinks it is cold so it starts turning up the melting pot(furnace)I have done it to my self and have a lady friend who has lost 150 lbs that way……..you have to eat……….but you must drink ice water…….after you get a 100 off you can start a slow exercise program. Don’t forget: one day at a time…….it has to be cold cold water……..or you will not like it……keep the faith………you can do it…………..everyone is thinking of you right now…………do it!!!

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first off, you need to eat as healthy as you can.
you dont need equipment to exercise, theres lots of different things you can do, you could even run laps around your house. im sure your parents would let you if you were running, they could also check up on you. tell them that you need to loose weight, and im sure they’ll help you out

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Have your parents buy a DVD exercise program for you to follow everyday. You can do it indoor.

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hi i got a weeping cherry for my mom and it is huge and no flowers yet how long does it take for flowers it is about 4 years old and when we got it it was so small big green leaves and pussy willows on it thats all no flowers

If it got “Pussy willows” on it this spring (just before the leaves came out), then what you have there is a weeping Pussy Willow, not a Weeping Cherry.

Cherry trees grow fast, and flower young. It would have flowered before the leaves appeared, in Spring (mid-April to Early May, depending on your area). Also - cherry trees don’t produce “pussy willow” catkins. But weeping pussy willows do.

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Are there any free, customizable word processors that can be used by court reporters? I know there are commercial programs. Is it possible to have Q & A functionality, WYSIWYG pages, etc.? Could a plugin that does all this be created for a word processor? By the way, I own Microsoft Word and Corel Wordperfect

yes the best free office program is Open Office 2.4 it is compatible with MS Office 2007..

click on the link below… download the one for windows. also download the user manual

http://www.openoffice.org

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If you want professional looking documents then its best to use something like LaTeX (pronounced laytec). It’s free to use and easy to learn.

When you write documents on LaTeX you can make them PDFs, HTMLs or various other formats.

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I’ve been asked to explain how “legumes” contribite to increased soil fertility. Can someone please help me out?

They fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. Some plants have a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria. They provide a safe home for bacteria, whilst the bacteria convert nitrogen gas into nitrates.

Dead matter from the legumes also adds to the fertility of the soil.

http://www.dawn.com/2008/01/14/ebr4.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen_cy…

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legumes develop a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria which are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Since legumes have a relatively short life cycle, after they die they release the fixed nitrogen.

i have a 96 audi a4. the back shocks are very squeaky on both sides. i tried to grease them up but that didnt work. my dad said to put WD40 on them but i dont know if that will work and i dont want to ruin them somehow. any suggestions? ill try anything except replacing them cause i dont have money for that right now. thanks

Hi. I have a hair appointment in an hour and can’t decide what to do! I already have really dark hair, just past my shoulders, with a thick blunt fringe. I’m going on holiday next week so don’ t want a really heavy style, but it doesn’t really suit me without a fringe. Any ideas?

Hi! I know this is the most annoying thing to say in the world, I hate it when people say it to me! But don’t do anything to drastic if you’re not 100% sure! Soo many times i’ve gone for an impulse cut and regretted it! The best thing for you to do is explain to your stylist what you don’t like about it and ask what she can change to suit your face shape and features, listen to what she suggests and see if you like the idea! Hope this helps! Good luck!
For future reference these sites are good.
www.bosshairstyles.com
www.ukhairdressers.com

Could i have your opinion on mine please?
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind…

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ohh i agree with the person above me, get a side fringe, get your hair thinned out (i got this done but my hair was still quite thick ,so straighten it and it makes it thin:) ) and you should get some layers. long ones for a less extreme look and some natural looking blonde streaks

Boarding schools have been around long enough yet they are more common in the west than in eastern countries. These schools are primarily set up to give, not only good education for their students, but also food and lodging. Most students who attend such educational institutions have to stay longer at school than at home. Most spend majority of their childhood and adolescent lives in these schools. When parents agree in such a setup, they are actually training their children, the earliest time possible, to be independent in all aspects. Most wealthy families send their children to such schools.

Teenagers (whether the behaved ones or the troublemakers) could definitely benefit from such a setup. For those who do not have any behavioral issues, a teen boarding school would suffice where they would be educated in preparation for their college lives.

Boot camps for teens, on the other hand, are there mainly to make right what could be a wrong adolescent period for most juvenile delinquents. This, of course, depends on how the parents view this type of setup. Boot camps teach discipline and respect for others which some teens could pick up and where others might not. Parents should be very careful in sending their children to such schools. They should first consult with a competent psychologist before actually enrolling their teens.

Tired of your everyday routine? Getting so stressed out but can’t seem to find time for some good entertainment? Just like you, many people have been looking for that sure fire way to throw their boredom outside the window. Well here’s your much-needed break: free internet games.

There are a lot of these games available. There are websites that have really massive databases you may think they will never run out of games. A lot of them constantly update their databases too, so look for these particular websites. One of the most popular of the free computer games are card games. Card games are of course, proven boredom-killers. Just like card games, board games are always on the list of free internet games.

There are also shooting games for the more visual gamers. These games are really exciting I suggest you try one. For the more technical players, there are strategy games. Lastly, there are arcade games for those of you who have been missing out on that wonderful era in computer gaming.

Of course you already know that the best thing about these games is that you don’t have to shell out a single dollar to enjoy them. This is just a good break for anyone in need of efficient entertainment. With the internet, the possibilities are just endless.

The burdens and costs of regular tax matters have been reduced considerably through the free filing system currently in place in the United States, especially after the signing of the Free File Tax Agreement between the Internal Revenue Service and Free tax File Alliance, LLC. The Free File Program, has since then been made available to the general public, as a more convenient means of handling federal income tax concerns.

This online service is free to eligible taxpayers – those with a 2007 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $54,000 or less. Should this amount be exceeded, there is usually a fee charged by the companies providing tax services in line with the Free File Program. There are, however, those who still offer such services for free. There are affiliate member-companies of the Free File Alliance LLC who offer a free federal tax filing based on your state of residence.

These online services are also supported by assistance from qualified professionals ready to answer questions, and there are a number of assistance centers to help those who are having difficulties in dealing with their tax returns. There is also a large number of available pamphlets, publications and materials all geared towards reducing the usual dilemmas associated with tax preparation procedures and filing. With this tool, moreover, the taxpayer is made aware of incentives such as tax credits or refunds which he might be entitled to.